Tuesday Reading

Giants

Rock Newsday: What changes will Pat Shurmur make when Giants return from bye week?
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/pat-shurmur-bye-week-changes-1.22937138

Leonard NYDN: Giants brass owes it to the fans to do these five things in second half of this dismal season
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-giants-bye-week-five-things-20181105-story.html

Dunleavy NJ.com: Nate Solder better than Alec Ogletree? Giants' 7 best, 7 worst grades in PFF reveals some surprises
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/11/80de7f1e099777/nate-solder-better-than-alec-o.html

Schneier 247 Sports: Giants can receive 2019 draft pick(s) by releasing two players
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/Article/New-York-Giants-2019-NFL-Draft-picks-compensatory-124301689/

QB

Lawrence The Atlantic: Why Eli Manning Is Still a Giant
https://www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/574801/

Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21)
11/6/18, 8:01 AM
The Giants are back to work from their bye this morning. Whether or not Kyle Lauletta is at his locker to answer questions about his arrest will tell a lot about the rookie QB

NFL

ARIZONA
McManaman AZ Central: As 17-point underdogs, Cardinals know they have quite the mountain to climb vs. Chiefs
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/1897353002

Fitzgerald AZ Central: Steve Wilks: Cardinals released Sam Bradford to open roster spot
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2018/11/05/arizona-cardinals-sam-bradford-released-open-roster-spot/1896162002/

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atlanta: Falcons finally get back in the running with Tevin Coleman, Ito Smith
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/72804/falcons-finally-get-back-in-the-running-with-tevin-coleman-ito-smith?

BALTIMORE
Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens notes: Slumping team looking forward to well-timed bye week
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-notebook-bye-week-timely-for-weary-players-20181105-story.html

Baltimore Sun: Ravens' Harbaugh would like to see QB Lamar Jackson on the field more (Audio)
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/109579786-132.html

Preston Baltimore Sun: Calls for Jackson have begun, but Flacco still gives Ravens their best chance of winning
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-flacco-20181105-story.html

BUFFALO
Maiorana Rochester Democrat: Bills continue to defy the odds and get worse and worse on offense
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2018/11/05/buffalo-bills-offense-worst-nfl-nathan-peterman-lesean-mccoy/1893129002/

Roth Rochester Democrat: Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen back throwing, could play vs. Jets
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/1898163002

CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Christian McCaffrey's leap reminds he's still Panthers' most dynamic weapon
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/31125/christian-mccaffreys-leap-reminds-hes-still-panthers-most-dynamic-weapon?

Fowler Charlotte Observer: With all that new speed, don’t forget Panthers’ old ‘Mr. Reliable.’ Cam Newton won’t
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article221130870.html

Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN)
11/5/18, 8:46 PM
High praise from Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Panthers LB duo Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis: “That’s as formidable a tandem at linebacker position in a 4-3 scheme since (Brian) Urlacher and (Lance) Briggs in the mid-2000s, in my opinion.”

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears injury updates include uncertainty on Khalil Mack and optimism about Adam Shaheen
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-injuries-khalil-mack-20181105-story.html

CINCINNATI
Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: Bengals' A.J. Green to miss at least two games but won't need surgery
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25187216/bengals-aj-green-miss-least-two-games-need-surgery?

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: The Browns got aggressive on Sunday and it should stay that way: Monday morning takeaways
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/11/bebe98ccb45010/the-browns-got-aggressive-on-s.html

Doershuck Columbus Dispatch:
Browns' Desmond Harrison project not over in wake of Greg Robinson's strong game
https://www.dispatch.com/sports/20181105/browns-desmond-harrison-project-not-over-in-wake-of-greg-robinsons-strong-game?

Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer:
Injuries rob Browns of chance to see if this defense can be great
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/11/its_the_browns_defense_when_he.amp

DALLAS
Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys' Jerry Jones says he won't make in-season coaching change
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25191482/dallas-cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-says-make-season-coaching-change?

George Dallas Morning News: Breaking down Amari Cooper's Cowboys debut quarter by quarter: 'He's a mismatch'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/11/06/breaking-amari-coopers-cowboys-debut-quarter-quarter-mismatch

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: John Elway to “stay the course” with Vance Joseph
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/11/05/john-elway-broncos-vance-joseph/amp/

O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos Film Review: Fourth-quarter field position squandered in loss to Houston
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/11/05/broncos-film-review-week-9-houston-texans/

Fredrickson Denver Post: Broncos Briefs: Courtland Sutton’s starting debut step forward in NFL maturation
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/11/05/broncos-courtland-sutton-first-nfl-start/amp/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Matt Patricia: 'Fundamentals and execution' is Detroit Lions' problem
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1897712002

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Should Jim Bob Cooter be fired if Detroit Lions can't fix offense?
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/05/detroit-lions-jim-bob-cooter/1892962002/

Detroit News: Report: WR Brandon Marshall works out for Lions
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/1897219002

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Ziggy Ansah feels 'amazing' after long-awaited return
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1897700002

Rogers Detroit News: Detroit Lions fire special teams coordinator Joe Marciano
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/1898566002

GREEN BAY
Owczarski Mil JS: Green Bay Packers have a thin margin for error on offense and playoff push
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/11/05/green-bay-packers-have-thin-margin-error-offense-and-playoff-push/1895848002/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans using bye to teach Demaryius Thomas bigger part of playbook
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-bye-teach-Demaryius-Thomas-part-playbook-13364706.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans star J.J. Watt's epic comeback has him in line for NFL honors
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-star-JJ-Watt-epic-comeback-NFL-awards-Year-13364321.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Indianapolis Star: Insider: Colts' darkest day of 2017 led to their O-line revitalization
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1893991002

KANSAS CITY
Grathoff KC Star: Here’s a clip of Peyton Manning breaking down film of Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article221150300.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Miller LA Times: What we learned from the Chargers' 25-17 victory Sunday over the Seahawks
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-what-we-learned-20181104-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Chargers release struggling kicker Caleb Sturgis
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25186350/los-angeles-chargers-release-kicker-caleb-sturgis?

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams prepare for home game against Seattle after loss in New Orleans
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-20181104-story.html

Beacham AP: McVay: Rams will use their first loss as motivational fuel
https://apnews.com/7b8efeda2c92485cb863f3f6c9f595aa

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Why the Dolphins elevated Gore to No. 1 RB and what Drake thinks about the move
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article220961045.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Jones’ self-benching is a problem for Dolphins’ D, but maybe not the biggest one
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article221142755.html

MINNESOTA
Murphy Twincities.com: Mike Zimmer says Vikings ‘starting to look a lot more like I kind of expect us to’
https://www.twincities.com/2018/11/05/mike-zimmer-says-vikings-starting-look-a-lot-more-like-i-kind-of-expect-us-to/amp/

Coller 1500 ESPN Minn: Vikings now have D-line rotation they dreamed about in the offseason
http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/11/vikings-now-d-line-rotation-dreamed-offseason/

NEW ENGLAND
Bird Boston.com: Tom Brady intends to be playing for the next matchup with Aaron Rodgers in 2022
https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2018/11/05/tom-brady-said-he-intends-to-still-be-playing-football-in-2022/amp

Gasper Boston Globe: This time, it was the Patriots’ defense bailing out Tom Brady and Co.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/11/05/this-time-was-patriots-defense-bailing-out-tom-brady-and/fdENEQWVrDmzTp0Jh1gZrI/amp.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots' defense shows it is worthy of respect
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4815604/patriots-defense-shows-it-is-worthy-of-respect?

Bowers Boston Globe: Patriots agree to terms with safety Obi Melifonwu
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/11/05/patriots-safety-obi-melifonwu/B4XYeazvgRWRwZOsmEKOQJ/amp.html

Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ)
11/5/18, 9:09 PM
Source confirms that the Patriots will be signing LB Albert McClellan tomorrow. The team is also adding S Obi Melifonwu, so the Pats will have to make two corresponding roster moves.

NEW ORLEANS
Triplett ESPN NO: Saints to work out WRs Dez Bryant, Brandon Marshall, Kamar Aiken
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25190674/dez-bryant-work-receiver-thin-new-orleans-saints?

Johnson Nola.com: Saints appear to design a play with Drew Brees as primary receiving option
https://www.nola.com/saints/2018/11/saints-appear-to-design-a-play-with-drew-brees-as-primary-receiving-option.html

Walker NO Advocate: Keepin' it under 100: Saints' run defense continues to hold opponents in check
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_56125186-e14e-11e8-8f86-47eb57eebe45.html

NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Sam Darnold's inexperience, play-calling and more takeaways from Jets' latest loss
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-sports-jets-five-takeways-20181105-story.html

Cimini ESPN NY: Jets QB Sam Darnold says he's 'just playing stupid'
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25187302/sam-darnold-new-york-jets-says-playing-stupid?

OAKLAND
Schneidman SJ Mercury News: What’s next for the Raiders without captain Bruce Irvin?
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/11/05/whats-next-for-the-raiders-without-captain-bruce-irvin/amp/

Raiders.com: Raiders sign defensive end Kony Ealy
https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-defensive-end-kony-ealy

Paskal Raiders.com: Jacquies Smith looks to return to form in Oakland
https://www.raiders.com/news/jacquies-smith-looks-to-return-to-form-in-oakland

PHILADELPHIA
Ford Phil.com: Protecting Carson Wentz is only way for Eagles offense to take off
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/protecting-carson-wentz-is-only-way-for-eagles-offense-to-take-off-bob-ford-20181104.html

Sielski Phil.com: Out of necessity, Eagles create their best receiving corps
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-create-best-receiving-corps-golden-tate-nelson-agholor-alshon-jeffery-20181105.html

Berman Phil.com: Golden Tate meets new teammates as Eagles return to work after bye week
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-golden-tate-meets-new-teammates-offense-carson-wentz-nelson-agholor-20181105.html

Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Jim Schwartz: Eagles run defense still strong as ever
https://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/mc-spt-eagles-coordinators-20181105-story.html

Bowen Phil.com: Tim Jernigan’s journey progresses to practice, but Jim Schwartz says Eagles will take it slow
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/tim-jernigan-philadelphia-eagles-practice-injury-update-defensive-line-20181105.html

PITTSBURGH
Benz Pittsburgh Tribune Review: A look at Ben Roethlisberger's uncanny durability, luck
https://triblive.com/sports/columnists/timbenz/breakfastwithbenz/14253075-74/tim-benz-ben-roethlisbergers-durability-leaves-steelers-fans-breathless

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette:
Is James Conner the Steelers' next generational player?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/11/05/le-veon-bell-tweet-miami-james-conner-steelers-afc-todd-gurley-rams/stories/201811050108

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette:
Coty Sensabaugh overtakes Artie Burns as starting cornerback
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/11/05/coty-sensabaugh-steelers-starters-artie-burns-benched/stories/201811050093

SAN FRANCISCO
Chan NBC Bay Area: 49ers linebacker Dekoda Watson makes immediate impact on pass rush
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-linebacker-dekoda-watson-makes-immediate-impact-pass-rush

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Pete Carroll reviews Seahawks’ loss to Chargers, has updates on Chris Carson, Bradley McDougald
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/takeaways-from-pete-carrolls-monday-press-conference-chris-carson-bradley-mcdougald-could-be-gametime-decisions-j-d-mckissic-wont-return-this-week-and-more/?

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Bucs defense has taken the tackle out of tackle football
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/11/05/bucs-defense-has-taken-the-tackle-out-of-tackle-football/?

Stroud TB Times: Bucs’ Gerald McCoy breaks his silence: ‘We’ve just got to tackle better’
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/11/05/bucs-gerald-mccoy-breaks-his-silence-saying-weve-just-got-to-tackle-better/?

TENNESSEE
Rexrode The Tennessean: Titans' season saved by Kevin Byard, reversed by Marcus Mariota
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/1855160002

Bacharach The Tennessean: Titans' Kevin Byard pulls off Terrell Owens-inspired celebration after interception vs. Cowboys
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/11/05/titans-cowboys-kevin-byard-interception-terrell-owens-monday-night-football/1898846002/

WASHINGTON
Copeland Washington Post: Redskins devastated by injuries, lose Scherff, Richardson and Lauvao for rest of season
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/2018/11/05/brandon-scherff-paul-richardson-shawn-lauvao-are-all-out-season/

Redskjns.com: Redskins Sign Three Offensive Linemen, Place Lauvao, Scherff, Richardson On Injured Reserve 
https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-sign-three-offensive-linemen-place-lauvao-scherff-richardson-on-ir

Keim ESPN Washington: Redskins must focus on their defensive mistakes, not missed calls
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/286361/redskins-must-focus-on-their-defensive-mistakes-not-missed-calls?


Colleges/Draft

Forde Yahoo Sports: 8 games that will decide the College Football Playoff field
https://sports.yahoo.com/forde-yard-dash-8-games-will-decide-college-football-playoff-field-035135222.html

Zenor AP: No. 1 Alabama’s overshadowed defense pretty good, too
http://amp.sanluisobispo.com/sports/article221164485.html

QB
Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft QB Stock Watch: Stock up for Drew Lock, Will Grier after workmanlike performances
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-qb-stock-watch-stock-up-for-drew-lock-will-grier-after-workmanlike-performances/amp/

RB
Towers AJC: Georgia RBs Elijah Holyfield, D’Andre Swift know there is strength in their number
https://www.dawgnation.com/football/georgia-rbs-elijah-holyfield-dandre-swift-know-there-is-strength-in-their-number

Brunt AP: Oklahoma RB Sermon brings stability to unpredictable season
https://www.heraldcourier.com/sports/oklahoma-rb-sermon-brings-stability-to-unpredictable-season/article_eaad6795-27db-5633-ac33-19e3dc66c890.amp.html

T
Jude Seattle Times: Huskies left tackle Trey Adams plans to return for a fifth year, Chris Petersen confirms
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/huskies-left-tackle-trey-adams-plans-to-return-for-a-fifth-year-chris-petersen-confirms/

History

Giants Birthdays 11-06

Mark Haynes LCB/RCB D1-Colorado 1980 NYG 1980-1985 11-06-1958

Ralph Heck LLB/MLB TR-ATL 1969 NYG 1969-1971 11-06-1941

Joe Orduna RB W-SF 1972 NYG 1972-1973 11-06-1948

In Memoriam

Dick Enderle LG TR-ATL 1972 NYG 1972-1975 Born 11-06-1947 Died 9-04-2008